When did orchestras start using blind auditions?

1970s
Starting in the 1970s, American orchestras implemented “blind auditions,” whereby screens concealed musician candidates from the audition committee and promised anonymity. The impetus for blind auditions was to address orchestras’ enduring racial and gender disparity: most orchestra musicians were White men.

How did blind auditions change orchestras?

“Blind” auditions for symphony orchestras reduced sex-biased hiring and improved female musicians’ likelihood of advancing out of preliminary rounds, which often leads to tenured employment.

Are blind auditions a useful tool?

Blind auditions are a tool employers use to screen job applicants based strictly on the job and the candidate’s qualifications for it. Blind auditions are an effective way for companies to screen a variety of job applicants in an objective manner.

What should I wear to a blind audition?

YES. Suits would be the best bet, if you want them to take you seriously.

What is the purpose of blind auditions?

How does a blind audition work?

During the blind auditions, the decisions from the musician coaches are based solely on voice and not on looks. The coaches hear the artists perform, but they don’t get to see them — thanks to rotating chairs. If a coach is impressed by the artist’s voice, he/she pushes a button to select the artist for his/her team.

Why do blind people wear sunglasses?

Because it is difficult or impossible for the visually impaired to see and turn away or shield their eyes from potential hazards (e.g., wind debris, low-hanging branches, etc.), they wear sunglasses to help keep their eyes safe.

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